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Character Study: Scout Finch

This video from American Masters: Harper Lee: Hey, Boo highlights Scout, one of the most beloved characters in all of American fiction and the main character of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. In the video, students learn what makes Scout unique as well as what makes her a “typical American character.”

What other famous characters in American literature is Scout compared to in the video?

According to the video, what makes Scout a “typically American character?”

How is Scout’s childhood described in the video?

What special impact did Scout have on the female novelists interviewed in the video? What words do they use to describe her?

In the video, the narrator says “A grown up Scout was the narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird. Scout is simultaneously an adult looking back and a child experiencing life in a small town—a difficult feat—ask any writer.” Using evidence from the video, describe why this is so challenging.